Columbia, New York facts for kids
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Columbia, New York
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Location within Herkimer County
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 Columbia, New York
Location in New York
Columbia, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.10 sq mi (90.92 km2) |
| • Land | 35.07 sq mi (90.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,580 |
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1,543 |
| • Density | 43.99/sq mi (16.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13357
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-043-17431 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978855 |
Columbia is a small town located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,569 people lived here. The town is found at the southern edge of Herkimer County, southeast of the city of Utica.
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History of Columbia
The area was first called "Coonradstown" when people started settling there. The first settlers were mostly from Germany. They left their homes during the American Revolution.
New settlers arrived around 1791. The first school opened in 1795 and taught lessons in German.
The town of Columbia was officially created in 1812. It was formed from a part of the town of Warren. Warren itself was created from the town of German Flatts.
By 1865, the population of Columbia was 1,732 people.
Geography of Columbia
Columbia covers a total area of about 35.1 square miles (90.9 km2). Most of this area, 35.1 square miles (90.8 km2), is land. Only a very small part, 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2), is water.
The southern border of the town is also the border of Otsego County.
The Unadilla River starts in the middle of Columbia and flows west. This river is a branch of the Susquehanna River. The northern part of the town's water flows north towards the Mohawk River.
New York State Route 28 is an important highway that runs north and south through Columbia.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,051 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,181 | 6.3% | |
| 1840 | 2,129 | −2.4% | |
| 1850 | 2,000 | −6.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,893 | −5.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,637 | −13.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,616 | −1.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,380 | −14.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,268 | −8.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,071 | −15.5% | |
| 1920 | 911 | −14.9% | |
| 1930 | 915 | 0.4% | |
| 1940 | 931 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,132 | 21.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,327 | 17.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,387 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,537 | 10.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,587 | 3.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,638 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,580 | −3.5% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,543 | −2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,630 people living in Columbia. These people lived in 581 households, and 457 of these were families. The town had about 46 people per square mile.
Many households, 39.2%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 64.7%, were married couples living together. About 21.3% of households were not families.
The average household had 2.81 people, and the average family had 3.12 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.1% were under 18 years old. About 10.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.
Communities and Locations
Columbia is home to several smaller communities and interesting spots:
- Cedarville – A small village at the western edge of the town.
- Columbia Center – A village located near the middle of the town.
- Dennison Corners – A village at the northern border of the town, along NY-28.
- Elizabethtown – A village in the northern part of the town.
- Getman Corners – A village on NY-28, south of Dennison Corners.
- Jones Hill – A raised area of land located east of Cedarville.
- Kingdom – A village at the eastern border of the town.
- Millers Mills – A spot west of Unadilla Lake.
- Millers Mills Crossing – A village in the southwestern part of the town.
- Monkey Mountain – A raised area of land southwest of Columbia Center.
- North Columbia – A village in the northwestern part of the town.
- Orendorf Corners – A spot north of South Columbia on NY-28.
- Richfield Hill – A raised area of land south of Millers Mills.
- Schuyler Corners – A spot north of South Columbia, on NY-28.
- South Columbia – A village in the southeastern part of the town on NY-28.
- Spinnerville – A village near the northern town line.
- Spoon Hill – A raised area of land north-northwest of Columbia Center.
- Unadilla Lake – A small lake in the southwestern part of the town, where the Unadilla River widens.
- Youngs Crossing – A village near the southern town line.
See also
In Spanish: Columbia (Nueva York) para niños
